Want something to freak out about? Apparently Pakistan has more nukes than France, the UK or India...
An ironic note in Pakistan, too. "Colonel Imam" has died. Who was he? A Pak intel operative who is often credited with being the architect behind the rise of the Afghan militants that evolved into the Taliban. Where'd he die? In captivity. Held by militants.
The Egyptian military has managed to stay out of politics for 40 years. Can they stay out of the current crisis? And do the US military's ties to the Egyptian military give it any 'leverage' right now?
Some commentators and politicians are in a hard spot, too, as they have to choose between defending the dictatorial Mubarak, or legitimizing Islamist movements by giving them a voice. And Egypt's revolt overwhelmingly underlines the the worldwide irrelevance of al Qaeda as a political movement.
The Russians are continuing the needle Japan over a disputed island of Hokkaido. They're also looking to to revamp their defense industry.
By: Brant
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